Systems Engineering, requirements- and test engineering for the development process of the Xl innovation vehicle based on the LOTUS Eletre model by defining the process landscape and requirements analysis using System Weaver.

• Refinement of the specifications and HW/SW design of the chassis mechatronic systems Brake by Wire, Steer by Wire, and Full Active Suspension about the development of the innovation vehicle Xl.
• Definition of system tests related to the chassis mechatronics systems in natural language for the test department.
• Creation of use cases, function descriptions and realization based on previously defined requirements for handover to the Chinese project manager.
• Creation of detailed technical documentation with weekly reports.
• Review the requirements for the test department about their consistency, traceability, and testability.
• Review of compliance of the defined and System Weaver deposited requirements for the test department and documentation of the results in System Weaver

Development of a systems engineering approach

• Analysis of the general process landscape of the Chassis Mechatronic department about the efficiency of the software toolchain and implementation of Systems Engineering.
• Creation of a concept and a recommendation for actions regarding the optimization potential of the software toolchain based on the analysis and subsequent handover to the overall project manager.
• Creation of an analysis of the project-specific requirements stored in System Weaver about the basic technical requirements (Use cases, FDR, FR SDR, SWRS, SOW)

Delivery

Development and implementation of a Systems Engineering Approach in the Chassis Mechatronics department and elaborating on software, systems- and test requirements analysis and documentation.

Ensuring MSPICE Level 2 compliant traceability and quality of requirements for mechanical components of a new steering system during the development phase

• Analysis of existing requirements documents for structured representation, consolidation, and specification of all system requirements with a subsequent check against requirements and component architecture according to MSPICE
• Establishment of MSPICE-compliant requirements architecture with the derivation of design requirements
• Definition of verification criteria for testing the requirements with the independent release of the requirements in cooperation with quality assurance
• Process development for permanent conformity according to MSPICE Level 2 on system and component level
• Process development to ensure traceability and traceability of requirements and specifications

Delivery

Validated MSPICE conformance with complete traceability of requirements across the entire system architecture

Pre-project for the implementation of a research information system (FIS) in the area of "Digital History and lT

• Execution and documentation of workflow and requirements analyses
• Exemplary modeling of the processes "third-party funding management" and "new personnel recruitment" with subsequent, BPNM-based analysis of improvement potentials
• Development of a list of requirements on system-level, a draft project plan, and decision templates for the selection and implementation of a FIS

Delivery

FIS project plan in time and budget

DEHIO-Project - Professional and technical requirements management

• Realization of the federally funded digitization project "Dehio Handbook of Art Monuments in Poland" in the area of "Scientific Collections
  • Creation of a structure for the documentation of requirements for the project implementation and the project result
  • Documentation of requirements for further use in the project as a basis for the development or selection of software for building the digital handbook
  • Elaboration of hybrid development and project model for the digital Dehio manual, based on classical approaches of SW development and Scrum
  • Documentation of the process steps, work products, and sprints from the system level to the software development including the consideration of test steps

Delivery

Handover to the specialist department

NCR-related analysis and restoration of critical quality characteristics of an oxygenator under investigation of BfArM and FDA

• Application of Six Sigma methodology to develop effective resolution approaches
• Calculated failure probabilities, performed electron microscopic structural analysis, and implemented statistical process control to isolate the problem
• Development and application of a specific laser-based method for the detection of microporous plastic fibers in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute
• Creation of a test matrix for all requirements and design features of the product
• Presentation of the solutions and management of the acceptance by the FDA

Delivery

Final approval of the solution by BfArM and FDA according to 21 CFR 820 and implementation of a validated, statistically controlled incoming goods process.

Setup and implementation of development accompanying, ASPICE compliant QA processes for a new electronic steering system

• in the development process: development of control plans, process FMEAs, test steps, validation reports, and status reports; set-up of the release plan, preparation of level releases (mechanics) for test drives.
• in the prototyping process: control of prototype builds; development of process flow diagrams and process parameters to increase quality and efficiency in prototype builds and to optimize part life cycles
• in the production process: design and implementation of process parameters to optimize leak testing and to support the system for series production

Delivery

Successful VDA audit for quality management in development without critical deviations.

Six-Sigma-centered QA program from 35 improvement projects for logistics, production, project management, and human resources of Siemens Electronics Assembly Systems division

• Black Belt coaching of project managers in the application of the Six Sigma method
• Creation of training materials for the professional application of MINITAB
• Setup and documentation of the respective DMAIC process
• Conception and execution of supplier training for the cross-supply-chain extension of the Six Sigma method

Delivery

Presentation of selected projects with potential savings of up to 300,000 EUR to the Managing Board of Siemens AG.

Advance quality planning for the start of series production of electronic braking systems

• Execution of international supplier audits (DE, CZ, RU, BE, FR) to ensure the ability to deliver and to guarantee the required quality
• Execution of process FMEAs and Run@rate audits as well as troubleshooting in case of short-term problems.

Delivery

APQP compliant scheduling for all suppliers and documentation of individual problems and solutions in the validation (hardtooling).